Quick Observations

October

How can we beat back the left-wing indoctrinating process?

October 15, 2021

By B

How can we beat back the left-wing indoctrinating process? We have to eliminate censorship. Propaganda cannot survive where all data is presented. Also, propaganda strengthens the defense of truth. ...

October

Does constant criticism of everyone make a good society?

October 14, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Does constant criticism of everyone make a good society? Well, not necessarily. But, a society that can take the criticism is likely a freer society. ...

October

How is civic virtue important to republicanism?

October 14, 2021

In Governance, Quick Observations

By B

How is civic virtue important to republicanism? Self centered behavior makes self governance impossible and thereby irrelevant. ...

October

Are people too trusting (gullible) of government?

October 14, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Are people getting way too gullible to the government? Are people getting way too gullible to be governed? Possibly. I think America is presently suffering from a pandemic of irrationality. Are people too trusting (gullible) of government? Absolutely. Government is not our leader. It works for us. Presently, it...

October

What are the features or attribute or characteristics of democracy or factors that make a nation democratic?

October 10, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

What are the features or attribute or characteristics of democracy or factors that make a nation democratic? America is not a democracy. No country is. True democracies will always descend into authoritarianism. In a true democracy, decisions are made by majority rule (vote). Some groups operate this...

October

What is one rule in life everyone should follow?

October 10, 2021

In Governance, Quick Observations

By B

What is one rule in life everyone should follow? Act in moral self-reliance; ...

October

Do we need government anti-trust-esque laws to protect us from predatory government practices and ensure fair competition?

October 10, 2021

In Governance, Quick Observations

By B

Do we need government anti-trust-esque laws to protect us from predatory government practices and ensure fair competition? No. We must limit our dependency on government. Then, its power will evaporate. ...

October

Do you think it is unethical to regulate a population? If not, even without the population’s consultation?

October 8, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Do you think it is unethical to regulate a population? If not, even without the population’s consultation? They way you phrase it, YES. The people should create their own regulation (not consultation). Otherwise, they should enjoy their maximum freedoms. ...

October

Is inequality more deadly than natural disasters for the oppressed?

October 8, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Is inequality more deadly than natural disasters for the oppressed? No. Irrationality is WAY more deadly. It produced the Nazi’s and every evil communist of the 20th century. It is producing increasingly more oppression today. Inequality and oppression arise in irrationality. So the problem is solvable. ...

October

Does true democracy mean that the government should be responsible for utilities? Would this make them more accountable to the electorate?

October 8, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Does true democracy mean that the government should be responsible for utilities? Would this make them more accountable to the electorate? Government must be accountable to the freedom of all people. All people know what it means to be free. We can assess. When we demand services...